martykl
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| Audio Research Amp/Pre matching I use an LS 25 with a VT130SE. The combo works very well for me, but not everyone loves the LS-25. It's at the dryish end of the ARC tonal spectrum. Pretty neutral to my ear, but not particularly satisfying for the listener with a full-on tube jon... | |
| Question about external crossover with tube preamp That sign-off should read:Good LuckMarty(Last I checked, anyway) | |
| Question about external crossover with tube preamp Rrolack,FWIW,I use exactly the type of set-up you're describing. A tubed ARC preamp (LS 25) feeds an NHT X-2 active x-over. The NHT high pass out (signals over 75hz) feeds an ARC VT 130SE. The main speakers are usually Ohms, but I also ocassionall... | |
| subwoofer question Perrew,I'd advise you to sift through the subwoofer threads on this forum. There's a boatload of info that might (or might not) change your mind about a lot of things (including the relative speed of smaller subwoofer drivers). In particular, Bob ... | |
| Upgrade question for newbie A properly installed Velodyne SMS-1 sub controller @ $450 with a 12" sealed sub from Rythmik (per my system) or SVS (pretty extensive word of mouth plus great test results, but no personal experience) @ $749 for either will almost certainly provid... | |
| subwoofer question Perrew,These comments are for HT only, as per your description of your system.Does your HTR have DRC (Audyssey or similar)?If so, the DRC will both optimize the x-over function and provide smooth FR over the entire audible range (which obviously i... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Zkz,If you're a guitar lovin' kind of guy, you're in for a treat!Pardon me all, I'm going a bit OT here.You're starting down an amazing road. RT is a stunning - and I mean STUNNING - guitar player. Both acoustic and, IMHO, especially electric. He'... | |
| subwoofer question Perrew,I've done a/b comparisons with my old Velodyne subs wired for stereo then re-wired for mono. At 100hz, I wasn't sure that I could tell the difference between mono and stereo. At 80hz, I was sure that I could not tell the difference. At 125h... | |
| subwoofer question Perrew,No.(Provided that the subs are crossed below app. 90hz.) IME. YMMV.Marty | |
| Why aren't there more Blu Ray/DVD transports? To rephrase the question you're asking:"How much less would (insert your brand here) charge for their (model XYZ) BR player if they pulled the DACs out and called it the model XYZ BR transport?"So, a bit of speculation:AFAIK, the guts (including t... | |
| How to best use Magnepan MMG in 2ch/5.1 system? I can't speak about the surround speaker options, but I (sometimes) use MMGs with subs in my 2 channel set-up and the combo is very, very good. The trick (especially for music) is optimizing the x-over.Personally, I'd look for a pre-pro or HTR wit... | |
| How large is your music collection? Just over 1,000 LPsJust under 4,500 CDsApp. 1,900 downloaded tracksUnder 100 SACD/DVD-AI think I'm the bizarro universe Mike Lavigne:Regular play last month was one CD - Danny Gatton "Live". So far this month, it is also one CD - Lindsey Buckingha... | |
| subwoofer question The trade of between 1 large sub and 2 smaller subs (all other things - including overall price tag - being equal) is that 2 smaller subs will allow placement that smooths bass response while the single sub (again properly chosen at the same price... | |
| subwoofer question At $900 used in a manageable sized room like yours, for HT only use, I would definitely buy a more current single, large sub.IMHO, a pair of M&K (or any other brand of) subs might make sense for a dual use system where twin subs can be used to... | |
| high end subwoofer...which one tho? One quick additional thought:In a smallish room, you're not going to need a monster sub - and a 15" model from any of the brands that have been recommended here will likely provide crushing bass capability in your room. The 12" SVS cylinder is pro... |